Carlos Queiroz has announced his first 23-man squad for Ghana national football team ahead of their international friendly against Mexico national football team on May 22. The match is part of Ghana’s final preparations for the FIFA World Cup, with Queiroz using the fixture as an opportunity to assess depth in his squad. The Portuguese coach has selected a blend of uncapped players, fringe internationals, and home-based talents, as he continues building his ideal squad for the tournament. Several key players based in Europe, including Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, and Inaki Williams, were unavailable due to the match falling outside…
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FIFA is reportedly set to block the international switch of Nikita Haikin, putting his hopes of representing Norway national football team at the FIFA World Cup in serious doubt. According to Norwegian media reports, football’s governing body has informed the Norwegian Football Federation that Haikin does not meet the eligibility requirements tied to residency duration, despite his recent citizenship approval. The goalkeeper has been one of the standout performers in this season’s UEFA Champions League, registering an astonishing 74 saves in 12 matches, the highest in the competition, during FK Bodø/Glimt’s impressive run to the Round of 16. Haikin, who…
Crystal Palace FC have secured a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League final after defeating FC Shakhtar Donetsk 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final, completing a convincing 5–2 aggregate win. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Daniel Muñoz delivered a dangerous cross that was deflected into his own net by Pedro Henrique after pressure from Adam Wharton. Shakhtar responded quickly through Eguinaldo, who produced a brilliant finish into the top corner to level the match and briefly raise hopes of a comeback. However, Palace regained control early in the second half when Ismaïla Sarr finished…
Ola Aina was absent through injury as Nottingham Forest suffered a heavy 4–0 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park, crashing out of the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. The result saw Villa complete a 4–1 aggregate victory, booking their place in a European final for the first time in 44 years. Villa took control of the tie through an early goal from Ollie Watkins, before Emiliano Buendía’s second-half penalty extended their dominance. A late brace from John McGinn sealed a comprehensive win as Forest struggled to respond. Forest, who had gone into the match on a strong run of form,…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has unveiled a 45-man contingent for the upcoming CAA Senior Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana. The squad features a balanced mix of experienced stars and rising talents, with 25 female and 20 male athletes selected to represent Nigeria at the continental championship. Leading the women’s team is world record holder Tobi Amusan, who will compete in the 100m hurdles alongside Adaobi Tabugbo and Janet Sunday. Sprint star Rosemary Chukwuma also headlines the women’s lineup, featuring in the 100m and 4x100m relay. Other notable names in the women’s squad include Patience Okon…
WWE sensation Oba Femi (born Isaac Odugbesan) has credited his Nigerian and Yoruba upbringing for shaping his rapid rise in professional wrestling, saying the popular phrase “Naija no dey carry last” plays a key role in his mindset. The 6’6”, 310-pound powerhouse, who reportedly defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, says his background in Nigeria instilled resilience, toughness, and confidence needed to succeed on the global stage. Speaking to CNN, Femi explained how growing up in Nigeria prepared him for elite competition: “The way the country is structured, if you can make it there, you can survive anywhere… ‘Naija no…
Renée Slegers has praised Chiamaka Nnadozie following her impressive performance in Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s 1–1 draw with Arsenal Women FC in the FA Women’s Super League. Brighton took the lead through Fuka Tsunoda before Frida Maanum restored parity for Arsenal in the second half, but it was Nnadozie’s goalkeeping display that stood out. The Nigerian shot-stopper produced a series of crucial saves to frustrate Arsenal and secure a valuable point for Brighton in a tightly contested encounter. Speaking after the match, Slegers highlighted Brighton’s intensity while also acknowledging Nnadozie’s impact: “Brighton always come out very convinced and with…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially endorsed the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as the new head coaches of the Nigeria U-20 national football team and Nigeria U-17 national football team respectively. Maikaba, who has built a strong reputation across Nigerian club football, returns to youth national team management after previously coaching the Golden Eaglets. He also served as assistant coach of the Flying Eagles during Paul Aigbogun’s tenure. The experienced tactician has managed several top NPFL clubs, including Enyimba FC, Wikki Tourists FC, Kano Pillars FC, and Plateau United FC. One of his most notable achievements…
Enzo Fernández has emerged as one of the biggest names linked with a potential summer transfer as uncertainty continues to surround Chelsea FC. The Argentine midfielder is reportedly attracting serious interest from Manchester City, while Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona are also closely monitoring his situation at Stamford Bridge. Despite being under contract until 2032 and viewed internally as a key figure in Chelsea’s long-term plans, growing instability behind the scenes has reportedly left several players confused about the club’s direction. Frequent managerial and structural changes have created uncertainty within the squad, with senior players said to be seeking stronger…
Former Arsenal FC and Manchester City player Emmanuel Adebayor has delivered a brutal verdict on the Premier League title race, insisting he still expects City to overtake Arsenal and become champions. Speaking on talkSPORT, Adebayor admitted he would personally love to see Arsenal finally end their long wait for the title, but believes Pep Guardiola’s side have the experience and mentality to finish the job. “If you ask me today, I will still tell you I think Man City will win it. But I would like Arsenal to win it.” The former striker praised Arsenal’s defensive improvement and the progress…